On Saturday Madame Kat from madamemodiste hosted one of her famous parties (Kat is the originator of the Francaise dinner party, a killer annual Victorian party, the original moon landing and many other exploits).
I decided that I simply required a new dress and that it was the perfect time to try my hand at making a bib front style regency. I started with Simplicity 4055 that I’ve used in the past and started making mock-ups. In the end I made three of the bodice. I changed the shame more to coincide with shape of the bib front gown in Patterns of Fashion
They told me to strike a dramatic pose, America’s Next Top Model WATCH OUT
I used white cotton muslin as it was affordable and easy for my first bib front, if it didn’t turn out I was only out a few bucks. And in the end I DID go through two skirts so it was a GOOD thing I didn’t mind burning through some fabric. (and I turned the bad skirt into my petticoat)
a boring front view
My bonnet, No mine! I saw it first!
Some of the other beautifully dressed guests
Julia from The Bohemian Belle was there selling her gorgeous wares
Taylor from Dames a la Mode satisfied all our ribbon cravings (and cravings we didn’t know we had)
A group photo courtesy of Gloria from In the Long Run
